Spirits and Supernatural Beings

Amphirho: The Forgotten River Nymph and the Eternal Flow of Life

Context and Background: Amphirho, a lesser-known figure from Greek mythology, symbolizes the profound spiritual and natural role of water. Although she appears only briefly in Hesiod’s Theogony, her name...

Nymphs of Nature: The Spirit Guardians of the Ancient World

Context and Background: For centuries, myths about nature spirits have shaped how cultures understand and interact with the...

Parthenope’s Role in Greek Mythology and the Odyssey: The Tragic Siren

Context and Background: The sirens, mythical creatures from ancient Greek lore, are famed for their enchanting voices, luring...

Echoes of the Dead: When grief becomes a curse

Context and Background: "Echoes of the Dead" is a dramatized retelling of the Narragansett tribe’s myth surrounding the...

The Hedley Kow: Character Card

Name: The Hedley Kow Type: Trickster Spirit Origin: Northumbrian Folklore Affiliation: Mischievous Spirits (Boggarts, Bogies) Alignment: Chaotic Neutral Appearance: The Hedley Kow is a...

Yowie: The Guardian Spirit of Australia’s Outback in Aboriginal Mythology

Context and Background: Aboriginal mythology in Australia holds a deep reverence for the natural world, seeing it as inhabited by spiritual entities that maintain...

What if Nukupouri Was Human? Recasting Patupaiarehe Myth as a Colonial Encounter

Context and Background: For centuries, the Patupaiarehe of Māori mythology have been known as elusive, supernatural beings who lived in the mist-covered hills, interacting...

Anjana Speaks: The Untold Story Behind Hanuman’s Divine Legacy

Context and Background: In this fictional interview, we explore the mythological figure Anjana, a character from Hindu tradition known for being the mother of...

The Ride Between Worlds: A Heartbroken Man’s Desperate Bargain with a Shapeshifting Púca

Context and Background: This dramatized tale draws upon Celtic and English folklore, specifically focusing on the mysterious figure of the púca—a shapeshifting trickster spirit...

Karasaw (Corpse Snatcher Spirit): Character Card

Name: Karasaw Type: Spirit / Supernatural Entity Origin: Philippine Mythology (Isneg Tribe, Luzon) Overview: The Karasaw is a malevolent spirit, feared for its dark role as a snatcher...

Echoes of the Unfinished: A Conversation with Yūrei, the Restless Spirit

Context and Background: In this thought-provoking and chilling interview, we delve into the realm of Japanese folklore, engaging with Yūrei, a spirit trapped between...